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Cheap youth hostels and family hostels in Switzerland Copy link to clipboard

Hostels are cheap, clean, and basic accommodations. They’re mainly available in larger Swiss towns and tourist resorts.

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Must-knows about Swiss hostels

  • Most Swiss youth and family hostels are basic, but clean and comfortable.
  • Hostels are mostly available in larger Swiss towns and tourist resorts.
  • Swiss hostels are often farther from rail stations and the town center than hotels.
  • Staying in a dormitory is the cheapest way to spend the night. Private rooms with shared bathrooms are the second best.
  • Most hostels also offer rooms with a private bathroom.
  • Some Swiss hostels have a restaurant. Most have shared kitchen facilities.

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